Sky Zone franchise
Sky Zone runs indoor trampoline parks of 16,000 to 50,000 square feet with open jump areas, dodgeball courts, foam pits and other attractions. Revenue comes from jump passes, memberships, birthday parties and food. At the end of 2024 there were 234 Sky Zone locations in the US, 120 franchised and 114 company-owned.
- Cost to open
- $2.33M–$5.18M
- Franchise fee
- $75,000
- Royalty
- 6%
- Locations, 2024
- 234+3 in 3 yrs
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Company snapshot
- Franchising since
- 2009
- Franchisor based in
- Provo, Utah
- Time to open
- Must open within 18 months of signing
- Agreement length
- 10 years
- Territory
- Protected territory
- Financing
- None offered
From Sky Zone Franchise Group, LLC’s 2025 filing.
How much a Sky Zone franchise costs
Opening one Sky Zone park, depending on park size costs an estimated $2,330,960 to $5,175,460. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
Source: Sky Zone Franchise Group, LLC, 2025 filing, page 24
Sky Zone franchise fee
The franchise fee is $75,000, per park, plus a $5,000 site development fee. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: Sky Zone Franchise Group, LLC, 2025 filing, page 13
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 6% of gross sales, paid monthly. |
|---|---|
| Brand or marketing fund | Currently 2% of gross sales, plus local advertising of 4% after the first month. |
Source: Sky Zone Franchise Group, LLC, 2025 filing, page 14
Sales and earnings
Shares figures Sky Zone publishes sales or earnings figures for its locations: it reports 2024 gross sales and EBITDA for model franchised parks and company parks. The full tables, with notes on which locations are counted, are in its filing.
Source: Sky Zone Franchise Group, LLC, 2025 filing, page 63
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 118 (+1) | 44 | 5 |
| 2023 | 126 (+8) | 71 | 2 |
| 2024 | 120 (−6) | 114 | 18 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
Source: Sky Zone Franchise Group, LLC, 2025 filing, page 67
How Sky Zone compares
Of the 6 entertainment franchises on this site, Sky Zone is the 5th cheapest to open and the largest by number of locations.
| Measure | Sky Zone | Typical entertainment |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $2.33M | $1.37M |
| Royalty | 6% | 6% |
| Closed or left per year | 6.8% | 4.1% |
| Change in franchised locations, 3 yrs | +2.6% | +14.4% |
| Shares earnings figures | Yes | 6 of 6 |
Typical is the median across the 6 brands in entertainment franchises.
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Sky Zone franchise questions
How long does it take to open a Sky Zone?
Must open within 18 months of signing, according to Sky Zone's 2025 filing. Finding a site, permits and build-out are what usually stretch it.
Does Sky Zone help with financing?
No. Sky Zone does not offer financing or guarantee loans or leases, so buyers arrange their own, usually a bank or SBA loan.
Do Sky Zone franchisees get a protected territory?
Yes. Sky Zone assigns a protected territory where it won't open or license another location while you meet the agreement's terms.
How long is a Sky Zone franchise agreement?
The initial term is 10 years. Renewal is usually possible if you're in good standing, often for a fee and a remodel.
Is Sky Zone growing or shrinking?
Over the last 3 years 28 franchised locations opened and 25 closed or left, a net change of +2.6%. About 6.8% of locations closed or left each year. That is above the 4.1% typical for entertainment franchises.
How does Sky Zone compare with other entertainment franchises?
Of the 6 entertainment franchises here, Sky Zone is the 5th cheapest to open (low end $2.33M against a $1.37M median) and the largest by number of locations. Its 6% royalty is in line with the 6% median.
Does Sky Zone say how much franchisees make?
Yes: it reports 2024 gross sales and EBITDA for model franchised parks and company parks. Your results can differ; the filing explains which locations are counted.
Where is Sky Zone based?
Sky Zone Franchise Group, LLC is based in Provo, Utah and the brand has sold franchises since 2009.